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Thiam Scores Career-High 28 to Lead Cincinnati to an 84-68 Upset of No. 8 Kansas
Moustapha Thiam scored a career-high 28 points as Cincinnati's superior 3-point shooting (12 of 21) fueled a 20-8 late run to upset No. 8 Kansas by 16 points.
- On Feb. 21, 2026, Cincinnati's Moustapha Thiam recorded a career-high 28 points, leading the Bearcats to an 84-68 upset over No. 8 Kansas in Lawrence, Kan.
- Balanced shooting and rebounding set the stage, as Cincinnati converted 12 of 21 three-pointers and outrebounded Kansas 40 to 29, with 14 offensive boards.
- A back-and-forth first half gave way to Cincinnati control when Moustapha Thiam made 11 of 17 shots with eight rebounds, Baba Miller added 18 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Jalen Celestine scored 14 points with eight boards.
- Kansas' standing took a hit as they fell, making their Big 12 title race more precarious while Cincinnati boosted momentum, as they matched a season high with their fourth straight win.
- Notably, Kansas entered as an 8.5 point favorite, and UC's first road AP Top 10 win since 1990, now 6-5 against Kansas, is a historic upset.
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Thiam scores career-high 28 to lead Cincinnati to an 84-68 upset of No. 8 Kansas
Moustapha Thiam had a career-high 28 points and led Cincinnati to an 84-68 upset of No. 8 Kansas. This was the second win of the season for Cincinnati against a ranked team, having taken down then-No. 2 Iowa State 79-70 on Jan. 17.
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